“Wonderful physician. Very thoughtful and calming. She explained everything that was happening and gave me a plan moving forward.
I have a lot of anxiety going into a doctors appointment and she went out of her way to calm my nerves. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in need of her specialty.
”
Maxine M.March 6, 2026
Highly recommended
96% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
96% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
Appointments available for new patients on Zocdoc
Book an appointment for free
The office partners with Zocdoc to schedule appointments
“Wonderful physician. Very thoughtful and calming. She explained everything that was happening and gave me a plan moving forward.
I have a lot of anxiety going into a doctors appointment and she went out of her way to calm my nerves. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in need of her specialty.
”
Maxine M.March 6, 2026
“Dr. Lu was absolutely amazing! She's clearly so passionate and caring, and she's also great at explaining medical concerns/terms.”
Initials hiddenFebruary 24, 2025
About Dr. Sain Sain Lu
If you need to cancel your appointment within 24 hours of the scheduled time, please call the office.
Dr. Sain Sain Lu is a reliable and trusted gastroenterologist. She sees patients at Mount Sinai Doctors in New York, NY. She treats a host of conditions such as diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, stomach ulcers, nausea, and hemorrhoids.
Dr. Lu pursued her medical degree from New York Medical College. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center. Furthermore, she completed her fellowship in gastroenterology at Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. She is affiliated with the Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York, NY.
Being a friendly and experienced provider, Dr. Lu aims to provide top-notch care. She makes sure to build a strong rapport with her clients and accordingly tailor treatment plans, focusing on long-term benefits. She exhibits her passion for gastroenterology in the care and precision she takes with her patients.
Is this doctor in your insurance network?
Enter your insurance carrier and plan
choose insurance
In-network insurances
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
200+ more in-network plans
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acute stomach inflammation/infection
Upper GI endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Acute stomach inflammation/infection
Upper GI endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Office location
Dr. Sain Sain Lu, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Mount Sinai Doctors
200 W 57th St, 15th and 16th Fl, New York, NY 10019
Medical School - New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Languages spoken
English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1457407561
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.89
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
4.97
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
254 reviews
Most relevant
Such a pleasant doctor, she explained everything to me so clearly and had amazing energy
October 24, 2025Joni Mae D.Verified patient
Doctor Lu is very professional and patient. He explained very clearly and the steps are very clear. Thank you very much!
May 2, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit
De Lu is a knowledgeable and great doctor was able to pinpoint my problem right away. She has excellent medical judgement
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My first time seeing a gastroenterologist. She set goals to help me with my issue. Nice doctor with a sense of humor??
November 2, 2021Nicole B.Verified patient
Excellent manner, personality - truly enjoys her work. Listens and respects patient choices. NO aggressive pushing.
May 10, 2022Marilynn L.Verified patient
Dr. Lu is simply one of the best doctors around. No need to say more - she is very knowledgeable and extremely kind.
More than 1 year agoDeborah M.Verified patientVideo visit
Doctor Sain Lu is a caring and knowledgeable professional I can trust. I feel lucky to have been referred to her
April 23, 2021Svetlana K.Verified patient
Ive been seeing a lot of doctors lately & Dr Lu is by far the sweetest one I’ve seen. Knowledgeable as well.
May 3, 2021Sheina Ledesma L.Verified patient
She really made me feel at ease and was extremely helpful. I would highly recommend
April 15, 2024Grace M.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Lu was kind and took the opportunity to listen and help me explore different options for care.
More than 1 year agoMelody M.Verified patientVideo visit
Very reassuring with her explanation of attributing factors and ways to correct my digestive issues
More than 1 year agoLuz G.Verified patient
Dr. Sain Liu is awesome! I love her. She is caring, she listen, talking to her feels like a family.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Great doctor . She listened carefully to everything you have to say and she is very nice .
July 1, 2021Maria S.Verified patientVideo visit
She was great ,she explained everything & asked vital questions, I highly recommend Dr Lu
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
It was great talking with Dr Sain Sain on video. She’s very nice fun and easy to talk to.
July 6, 2020Keevar J.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Lu is truly a gem. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing to see a GI doc.
December 3, 2020Kimone C.Verified patient
Dr Lu is a caring brilliant doctor, and truly attempts to help all her patients.
January 3, 2022Lena T.Verified patientVideo visit
Amazing doctor! Dr. Lu explained everything well and took her time.
January 12, 2023Michael A.Verified patient
Wonderful bedside manner, thorough and made you feel very comfortable.
October 20, 2020Bernadine G.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Lu was very personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommend 10/10.
March 25, 2021Initials hidden
Great doctor. Felt listened to and asked such good questions!
June 5, 2023Colleen S.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr Lu was friendly, easy to talk to and she asked lots of questions.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I had serious stomach issue and dr Sanui solved the the problem .
January 6, 2021Initials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Lui’s bedside manner is amazing and she’s so easy to talk to.
March 12, 2021Christine B.Verified patientVideo visit
One of the most professional and nicest doctors I have ever met.
October 29, 2020Michael C.Verified patient
Very friendly and knowledgeable! She made me feel comfortable.
March 10, 2022Elizabeth R.Verified patient
love Dr Lu. She is an awesome doctor with a great personality
February 3, 2022Diane H.Verified patient
She was very informative and eased all my anxieties.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
I loved her, she is very nice, explained everything clearly.
November 19, 2020Florangel R.Verified patientVideo visit
Wonderful physician. Very thoughtful and calming. She explained everything that was happening and gave me a plan moving forward.
I have a lot of anxiety going into a doctors appointment and she went out of her way to calm my nerves. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone in need of her specialty.
March 6, 2026Maxine M.Verified patient
Dr. Lu was absolutely amazing! She's clearly so passionate and caring, and she's also great at explaining medical concerns/terms.
February 24, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Lu has been my GI doctor for many years. She is a wonderful and compassionate person and will take as much time with you as necessary (which often delays later patients, but...) I highly recommend her!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Very nice
May 13, 2024Cedric H.Verified patient
Dr. Lu is knowledgeable and quite joyful!
February 15, 2024Timothy K.Verified patientVideo visit
Seeing Dr Lu was a very positive experience. She addressed all my concerns and gave me vital information. We established a good treatment plan going forward. I would highly recommend this doctor. She was warm and compassionate and has a sense of humor.
February 7, 2024Martha Patricia W.Verified patient
Dr. Lu was fantastic! I don't think I've ever seen a doctor who was more thorough or caring in my entire life. She was knowledgeable, patient and very interested in solving my longstanding GI issues. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
January 10, 2024Jared L.Verified patient
A spectacular doctor who looks beyond her specialty, treating the the patient wholly. Great listener, humorous and great bedside manners.
October 30, 2023Francesco S.Verified patientVideo visit
Doc Sain Sain Lu was excellent. Probably one of the best docs I have ever experienced. Her bedside manner was great. She explained things clearly, was very reassuring, and provided a few options for some tests. I left feeling relieved and with a good understanding of the health concerns.
Her office staff was on point, friendly, and proactive. Very organized and efficient, which I appreciate.
September 12, 2023James S.Verified patient
She is very friendly and she explained in great detail the issues I’m having with 3 of my organs. She explained the way everything is moving through my digestive system and the function of my gallbladder. She carefully explained my options. I have never have someone who took such care in answering my questions and educating me. She’s fun and very knowledgeable. I am happy I booked and look forward to returning.
July 6, 2023Lynn C.Verified patientVideo visit
This might be the first time that I’ve ever had a doctors appointment, and the word that comes to mind to describe the doctor is delightful. This doctor was so helpful, so tuned in, and so personable. What a breath of fresh air! I figured out what I needed to figure out and have clear next steps. Highly recommend!
June 16, 2023Molly S.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Lu and team were wonderful. I arrived early, and was called to the exam room right away, and Dr. Lu took time to listen to my concerns and answer all of my questions. She was so kind and considerate which put me at ease, as was the nurse and office staff. I cannot recommend this practice enough.
May 17, 2023Erin L.Verified patient
Great doctor great person
May 16, 2023Adam N.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Lu is passionate and knowledgable. She was energetic and enthusiastic as she explained everything about the procedure. For the consultation, we spent 45 minutes talking. I never felt as if I was being rushed. She answered my all questions. After the consultation and prior to the procedure, I messaged her a question via the patient portal. She responded the next day. On the day of the procedure, she was professional and friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Lu.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Lu was quite nice. The reviews here are accurate in regards to her bedside manner and approach to seeing things from a root cause perspective. She’ll also give you options for treatment if you have preferences for naturopathic routes rather than synthetic drugs and give pros and cons for each.
November 1, 2022Initials hidden
This was THE BEST consultation I could ask for. She actually asked questions to figure out my root cause of illness and had detailed explanations for every concern I had. I’ve had to see several doctors so far for this issue, and she was by far the most articulate and thought critically about my care options.
August 4, 2022Shannon O.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Lu truly is everything that they say on the other positive reviews. She has an amazing bedside manner, is a great listening, has a great way of explaining things, and a natural/holistic approach to treatment. And she’s hilarious!
She took every bit of time needed with me, asking a lot of questions, to better understand my issue…never rushing.
I felt completely comfortable with her, and will only see her for any gastric-related issue, going forward. Definitely recommend!
More than 1 year agoMabel M.Verified patient
She is amazing!!! Thank you Dr. Lu!!!
April 28, 2022Aileen P.Verified patient
this was my first visit and Dr. Lu made me feel so comfortable with great bed side manner, her knowledge of my issue and explaination to what was going on made so much sense and made me feel confident in the plan for my treatment. she is a doctor who listens to her patients wants and that's very important to me as a patient to feel heard. I would absolutely recommend
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Lu is terrific. She listens, she answers all my questions - even some not directly in her specialty area. she takes her time with patients, which is why there is a wait time. I was surprised at the long wait time to get the directions for the tests I have to take, but that became clear once it was my turn to receive the detailed instructions.
April 12, 2022Michala B.Verified patient
Dr. Lu was so wonderful. She made me feel really at ease and answers all of my questions. She even went over results I received from another doctor (who had not gone over these results with me). I'd highly recommend coming to her if you're having gastro issues!
February 24, 2022Aelita P.Verified patient
Loading...
Frequently asked questions
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Sain Sain Lu?
Generally, Dr. Sain Sain Lu has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Lu's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Dr. Sain Sain Lu has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Lu's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sain Sain Lu?
Dr. Sain Sain Lu frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colonoscopy, Gastroenterology Consultation, Hemorrhoids, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sain Sain Lu on their profile.
254 patients have reviewed Dr. Sain Sain Lu. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.89/5. They have a 4.97/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.